Who Should You Give Your Spare Key To?
Having a spare key to your home is always an important thing to have, and so is deciding who has access to your spare key and therefore, your home. In this Keytek® Locksmith blog, we will be going through which people you should be considering to look after your spare house key, therefore helping you to increase your home security.
Why You Need a Spare Key
Having a spare key is always important for a number of reasons. The main reason being that it helps you to prevent accidental lockouts, as having a spare key on you when leaving your original key in the house means you can still access your home. This is also the same if you are in a situation where your original key snaps or you lose it, as having a spare key means that you aren’t going to be locked out of your home, as well as still being able to lock up correctly.
If you have a spare key or multiple keys, then giving them to a person you trust is something helpful that you can do to get you out of a situation where you can’t enter or leave your home.
Who To Give A Spare Key To?
Choosing who you give your spare key too for your home is an important measure to take to better your home security. The main thing that you need to take into consideration for who to give your spare key to is to make sure that it is somebody that you trust to gain access to your home when you may not be there.
We would suggest giving your spare key to a family member or friend that you trust to have access to your home at all times, and who won’t misplace and lose your spare key, as this could cause some security issues to your property. Although you would probably only need a spare key holder to use that key a few times in situations where you’ve been locked out or damaged your key, you need to remember that by giving them a spare key they have authorised access to your home at any point, so you need to make sure that you give it to someone who isn’t going to abuse this authority.
It would also be a good idea to give your spare key to someone who lives close to you in the case of an emergency where you need the spare key that you have given them. A neighbour that you trust would be a good option as well as friends and family, because if you are locked out, you know that you can just make a quick trip to your neighbours to retrieve the spare key.
If you are in a position where you have been locked out, broken or lost your key, or any other situation where you cannot use your house key and you don’t have a spare key, please don’t hesitate to call Keytek® Locksmiths. We offer a 1-hour emergency Locksmith response*, and one of our specialised local Locksmiths will be able to help you out, and provide you with a spare key if you wish to have one to avoid moments of panic again.
Kim Freeman
Kim is Keytek’s longest-serving security blogger, with nearly a decade of hands-on experience in the security industry. Over the past 9 years, she has built trusted relationships with locksmiths and security professionals across the UK, giving her exclusive insight into the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in home security.
From traditional burglary prevention methods to cutting-edge smart home solutions, Kim covers it all. As part of her role, she regularly reviews the newest home security gadgets on the market—including smart doorbells, security cameras, and more—bringing readers honest, practical advice on how to protect their homes.
Kim’s passion for security was sparked during her time at the University of Chester, where she learned first-hand how vulnerable student housing can be to break-ins. That early experience inspired a lifelong interest in home protection, eventually leading her to join the team at Keytek.
Today, Kim combines her deep industry knowledge with a love for writing to deliver helpful, accessible content for homeowners across the UK. You can read all of her expert advice and top security tips at Keytek.co.uk, where she shares everything from seasonal safety guides to reviews of the best security products on the market.
